Vietnam: do you need a visa?

Q: Vietnam: do you need a visa?

Not required. Visa-free for up to 45 days. For longer stays, book with a travel agent in Vietnam for visa pre-approval, apply for other visa types from the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK, or apply for an e-visa (90-day stay, multiple entries). E-visas restrict entry/exit points. If an e-visa is obtained in Vietnam, exit and re-enter to activate it. For stays over 90 days, visit the Vietnamese Immigration Department. For work or study, check visa/work permit requirements with the Vietnam Immigration Department. — Up to 45 days without a visa for tourism/business. E-visa allows a 90-day stay. — E-visa has a cost; other visa types may have costs.

Vietnam: visa, passport and entry requirements

At a glanceNot required

Passport · Passport validity: 6 months after date of arrival

Entry document

✓Passport
✕National ID card

Passport validity
6 months after date of arrival

Must have an expiry date at least 6 months after arrival, at least 2 blank pages, and no damage. Damaged passports can lead to denied entry/exit. Entry and exit must be with the same passport. Get passport stamped. Check visa expiry date. — Digital arrival card encouraged from April 15, 2026, at Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN). May become mandatory or rolled out to other airports. Health declaration may be required from July 1, potentially including proof of vaccinations. Check with the nearest Vietnamese Embassy for instructions.

Visa

Not required

Visa-free for up to 45 days. For longer stays, book with a travel agent in Vietnam for visa pre-approval, apply for other visa types from the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK, or apply for an e-visa (90-day stay, multiple entries). E-visas restrict entry/exit points. If an e-visa is obtained in Vietnam, exit and re-enter to activate it. For stays over 90 days, visit the Vietnamese Immigration Department. For work or study, check visa/work permit requirements with the Vietnam Immigration Department. — Up to 45 days without a visa for tourism/business. E-visa allows a 90-day stay. — E-visa has a cost; other visa types may have costs.

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Recommended vaccinations

Hepatitis A · Typhoid · Tetanus · Rabies · Japanese encephalitis

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